Two cadets from Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School’s Navy JROTC, Cadet Petty Officer First Class Fernanda Ordonez and Cadet Ensign Ariana Gwynn, were awarded the prestigious Cadet Meritorious Achievement Ribbon-the highest honor in NJROTC-for their life-saving actions during the Arkansas Cadet Leadership Course (ARCLC) on June 18, 2024. Late at night during the ARCLC, Cadet Ordonez…

The Fayette County Commission met on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. On the agenda was the replacement of county commission District 3 seat that was vacated by Jim Norton. Mayor Skip Taylor stated 2 letters were received from the Election Commission on applicants for the position. One is Ed Allen and the other is Marlon Hill.…

The Oakland Board met on Thursday, October 18, 2024 and honored outgoing alderman Ken Sutton (left in photo). He was presented a plaque by Vice-Mayor Adrian Wiggins for his 8 years of service to the town. Sutton thanked everyone and employees and department heads and stated  I appreciate you all. We have all made mistakes…

Police Chief Greg Moore, along with Sgt. Jeff Hill, introduced the new police officers in their department. Left to right are Chief Moore, Sgt. Hill, Officers Ramon Hernandez, Justin Pegram, and Wesley Estes, with Mayor Ronnie Neill standing in back. Officer Hernandez has just recently completed the police academy and received a certificate from Mayor…

On Monday night, October 14, 2024, the long awaited vote on the proposed annexation on Feathers Chapel Drive was not approved. A roll call vote was held on the plan of services which must come first and voting yes were Alderman Judy Accardi, Vice-Mayor Sandra Myers, and Mayor Ronnie Neill. Voting no were Aldermen Mike…